The Butcher

An outstanding new film by one of France's leading directors.

Le Boucher

⭐ 7.1 /10 271 votes

February 27, 1970 1h 33m Released

Thriller Crime Drama

Storyline

An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Claude Chabrol
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Claude Chabrol
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Les Films La Boétie
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    FR
                                

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Cast & Crew

Stéphane Audran

Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène'

Jean Yanne

Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul'

Roger Rudel

Commissioner Grumbach

Antonio Passalia

Angelo

Mario Beccara

Léon Hamel

William Guérault

Charles

Pascal Ferone

Father Charpy

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Butcher released?

The Butcher was released on February 27, 1970.

How long is The Butcher?

The runtime of The Butcher is 1h 33m.

What genre is The Butcher?

The Butcher is a Thriller, Crime, Drama movie.

What is the rating of The Butcher?

The Butcher has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Butcher?

The Butcher is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Butcher?

The Butcher was directed by Claude Chabrol.

Who stars in The Butcher?

The main cast of The Butcher includes Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel.

What language is The Butcher in?

The Butcher is originally in French.